23 Dec, 2024 News Image $350 Million Loan signing between Government of India and ADB.

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a $350 million policy-based loan under the second subprogram of Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) program.


 Source:  pib.gov.in
23 Dec, 2024 News Image Sri Lanka: Rice Import Permits Extended Until January 10.
The government has decided to extend the rice import permits until January 10, 2025, following discussions at the Ministry of Trade, Commerce and Food Security.
The permit was originally set to expire today.

 Source:  newsfirst.lk
23 Dec, 2024 News Image PM Modi s Kuwait visit to focus on trade, security, and regional ties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that his meetings with the top leadership of Kuwait during his two-day visit will help chart a roadmap for a futuristic partnership that benefits both countries and the region.


 Source:  hindustantimes.com
20 Dec, 2024 News Image Millet based products opening new vistas for entrepreneurs in Punjab.
Driven by growing consumer acceptance and the introduction of consumer products, millets, once a staple in traditional diets, are rapidly making a comeback in Punjab.
The introduction of innovative millet-based tastier products has not only boosted their popularity but also opened up new entrepreneurial avenues, particularly empowering women to build businesses and contribute to the local economy.
 

 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
20 Dec, 2024 News Image Commerce Ministry Pushes For Collateral-Free Financing To Aid MSME Exporters.

High interest rates are significantly hampering India's export competitiveness, prompting the commerce ministry to seek collaborative solutions with the finance ministry, senior officials disclosed on Wednesday. 


 Source:  knnindia.co.in
20 Dec, 2024 News Image Rashtrapati Nilayam to host a 15 day flower and Horticulture festival from December 29.

The Udyan Utsav, organised in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) Hyderabad and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, aims to celebrate nature, promote environmental conservation and sustainability through people’s participation. People could make themselves aware about the innovation and technological development in agriculture and horticulture by visiting thematic stalls and participating in the workshops.  


 Source:  neindiabroadcast.com
20 Dec, 2024 News Image Bangladesh: Govt to procure 50,000 tonnes of rice from India.

The interim government of Bangladesh will procure 50,000 tonnes of rice from India to address the depletion of the country's food stocks and thereby meet consumer demand for the cereal grain amid ongoing inflationary pressure.


 Source:  thedailystar.net
20 Dec, 2024 News Image Placing Indian agriculture on the global map.

The establishment of farmer producer organisations (FPOs) was a great initiative started by the government of India in the early 2000s to help small and marginal farmers achieve economies of scale, increase their bargaining power by negotiating collectively, double their income, and reach the global markets. 


 Source:  financialexpress.com
20 Dec, 2024 News Image CGS-NPF to enhance post-harvest financing and agricultural support.

The Government of India launched the Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR Based Pledge Financing (CGS-NPF) on 16 December 2024, providing a Rs.1,000-crore corpus to support post-harvest financing for farmers. Under this scheme, farmers can access credit by pledging their produce stored in Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA) accredited warehouses, backed by electronic negotiable warehouse receipts (e-NWRs).


 Source:  pib.gov.in
20 Dec, 2024 News Image Bengal tops meat production, posts growth in milk, egg output.

West Bengal has emerged as India's top producer of meat, contributing 12.6% to the national output, according to Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024, published by Centre. The achievement was largely attributed to robust poultry production in the state, surpassing Uttar Pradesh (12.3%), Maharashtra (11.3%), Telangana (10.8%) and Andhra Pradesh (10.4%).


 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com